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RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


Human Studies


2020 Nov 23


JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol


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Virtual Reality in Pain Rehabilitation for Youth With Chronic Pain: Pilot Feasibility Study.

Authors

Griffin A, Wilson L, Feinstein AB, Bortz A, Heirich MS, Gilkerson R, Wagner J F, Menendez M, Caruso TJ, Rodriguez S, Naidu S, Golianu B, Simons LE
JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol. 2020 Nov 23; 7(2):e22620.
PMID: 33226346.

Abstract

In the field of pain, virtual reality (VR) technology has been increasingly common in the context of procedural pain management. As an interactive technology tool, VR has the potential to be extended beyond acute pain management to chronic pain rehabilitation with a focus on increasing engagement with painful or avoided movements.